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E-Learning Solution South Staffordshire College

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE

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Planning

05 Aug 2026 at 14:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Staffordshire College is in the planning stage of a procurement process for an E-Learning Solution, with implementation anticipated in 2027. The opportunity is classified under industry categories such as E-learning services and Staff training services. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Penkridge, UKG24 region, the college is a public authority within the sub-central government sector. A key milestone is the engagement deadline, set for 4th September 2026, by which interested suppliers should register on the South Staffordshire College's e-Tendering portal. The upcoming communication notice is expected by 30th September 2026, providing further details on this tender process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, to expand their market presence within the e-learning and training services sector. Companies that specialise in developing innovative and effective e-learning platforms or providing comprehensive training solutions are well-positioned to benefit. Suppliers who can deliver services tailored to meet the educational requirements of an academic institution like South Staffordshire College will find this opportunity particularly advantageous for growth. The potential contract period from July 2027 to July 2030, with possible renewals up to July 2032, provides a stable and long-term business prospect for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-Learning Solution South Staffordshire College

Notice Description

South Staffordshire College are holding pre market engagement to invite suppliers of E-Learning solutions to express an interest in discussing a future tender opportunity with the college for implementation in 2027. To express an interest in this future tender opportunity please register an interest on the South Staffordshire College in-Tend supplier e-Tendering portal at the following address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southstaffordshirecollege.

Planning Information

To express an interest in this future tender opportunity please register an interest on the South Staffordshire College in-Tend supplier e-Tendering portal at the following address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southstaffordshirecollege.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dca0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074281-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

80500000 - Training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jul 2027 - 29 Jul 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PENKRDIGE
Postcode
ST19 5PH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Local Authority
South Staffordshire
Electoral Ward
Penkridge South & Gailey
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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